How much $$$ for barrel threading?

Mylhouse · August 5, 2002, 05:46 PM

I am looking to have a Ruger 10/22's bull barrel muzzle threaded 1/2x28.
*Trust me, what I am doing is completely legal and above-board...I checked.*

First of all, I'd like to know what a fair price would be to have a qualified gunsmith perform this request. I was quoted $110 from one gunsmith, but that seemed high for a pretty straight-forward job.

Second, if someone could recommend a gunsmith that could do this for a reasonable price in Arizona, I'd be mighty appreciative.

Thanks.

kurt IA. · August 6, 2002, 07:13 AM

I'll do it for 50 But you will have to ship it to Iowa.

George Stringer · August 6, 2002, 07:44 AM

Mylhouse, like Kurt I'd do it for $50 as well. Have you tried a local machine shop? Remove the barrel from the action and only take it to them. There is no license required for a machinist to do something like this unless you leave the action with him. Most will do small threading jobs for one hour's labor or less. George

Mylhouse · August 6, 2002, 09:17 AM

I appreciate the advice, and I will act on the suggestion by Mr. Stringer, locally.

If I can't find anyone suitable, I will contact one of you guys.

August 5, 2002, 05:46 PM	#1
Mylhouse Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1999 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 446	How much $$$ for barrel threading? I am looking to have a Ruger 10/22's bull barrel muzzle threaded 1/2x28. Trust me, what I am doing is completely legal and above-board...I checked. First of all, I'd like to know what a fair price would be to have a qualified gunsmith perform this request. I was quoted $110 from one gunsmith, but that seemed high for a pretty straight-forward job. Second, if someone could recommend a gunsmith that could do this for a reasonable price in Arizona, I'd be mighty appreciative. Thanks. __________________ "Trust me...I know what I'm doing..." Sledgehammer

August 6, 2002, 09:17 AM	#4
Mylhouse Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1999 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 446	Thanks, Kurt and George! I appreciate the advice, and I will act on the suggestion by Mr. Stringer, locally. If I can't find anyone suitable, I will contact one of you guys. __________________ "Trust me...I know what I'm doing..." Sledgehammer

August 6, 2002, 07:13 AM	#2
kurt IA. Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 141	I'll do it for 50 But you will have to ship it to Iowa.

August 6, 2002, 07:44 AM	#3
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Mylhouse, like Kurt I'd do it for $50 as well. Have you tried a local machine shop? Remove the barrel from the action and only take it to them. There is no license required for a machinist to do something like this unless you leave the action with him. Most will do small threading jobs for one hour's labor or less. George